Frequently Asked Questions (Long-Term Care Insurance)

QuestionWho can join Long-Term Care Insurance and when?

Response

In principle, individuals aged 40 and over will be the subscribers (insured persons).
The insured persons are divided into Category 1 insured persons (aged 65 and over) and Category 2 insured persons (medical insurance subscribers aged 40 to 64).

Enrollment in Long-Term Care Insurance begins in the month you turn 40 (the month before your 40th birthday).
By being enrolled in health insurance, you are also enrolled in Long-Term Care Insurance.